diff --git a/apps/docs/docs/getting-started/index.mdx b/apps/docs/docs/getting-started/index.mdx
index d1a7bd9f4..8021723ad 100644
--- a/apps/docs/docs/getting-started/index.mdx
+++ b/apps/docs/docs/getting-started/index.mdx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import { IconArrowRight } from '@tabler/icons-react';
 
 :::info Homarr v2 beta is available
 
-We have been working on Homarr's biggest update for a while now. There is no fixed release date yet, it will be ready when it is ready, and we need your help and feedback before making the switch for everyone. Read [what is new](https://v2.preview.homarr.dev/blog/2026/09/03/homarr-2.0), browse the [v2 documentation](https://v2.preview.homarr.dev/docs) and [Workshop](https://v2.preview.homarr.dev/workshop), or try the [hosted preview](https://app-v2.preview.homarr.dev). If anything breaks or does not feel right, [tell us on Discord](https://discord.com/invite/aCsmEV5RgA) in the dedicated v2 channel for the fastest response, or [open a dedicated GitHub issue](https://github.com/homarr-labs/homarr/issues/new?template=v2_beta_feedback.yml). SQLite administrators can download a full backup directly from the beta announcement before changing images.
+We have been working on Homarr's biggest update for a while now. There is no fixed release date yet, it will be ready when it is ready, and we need your help and feedback before making the switch for everyone. Read [what is new](https://v2.preview.homarr.dev/blog/2026/09/03/homarr-2.0), browse the [v2 documentation](https://v2.preview.homarr.dev/docs) and [Workshop](https://v2.preview.homarr.dev/workshop), try the [hosted preview](https://app-v2.preview.homarr.dev), [join us on Discord](https://discord.com/invite/aCsmEV5RgA), and [share your feedback](https://github.com/homarr-labs/homarr/issues/new?template=v2_beta_feedback.yml). Everyone uses Homarr differently, so every report helps us find what breaks or does not feel right before release. SQLite administrators can download a full backup directly from the beta announcement before changing images.
 
 :::
 
diff --git a/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.module.css b/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.module.css
index 75a677078..b35cac1c4 100644
--- a/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.module.css
+++ b/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.module.css
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
   position: absolute;
   z-index: -1;
   right: -0.75rem;
-  bottom: -1.5rem;
+  bottom: -3.25rem;
   color: rgb(255 255 255 / 8%);
   font-size: 12rem;
   font-weight: 900;
diff --git a/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.tsx b/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.tsx
index 4b3578c5a..2f949a0bd 100644
--- a/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.tsx
+++ b/apps/nextjs/src/components/layout/v2-beta-announcement/v2-beta-announcement.tsx
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ import {
   ActionIcon,
   Accordion,
   Alert,
-  Anchor,
   Box,
   Button,
   Group,
@@ -81,7 +80,7 @@ export const V2BetaAnnouncement = ({ canExportBackup, dismissalCookieName, onDis
 
   const dismiss = () => {
     setClientCookie(dismissalCookieName, "dismissed", {
-      maxAge: 60 * 60 * 24 * 7,
+      maxAge: 60 * 60 * 24 * 365,
       path: "/",
       sameSite: "lax",
       secure: window.location.protocol === "https:",
@@ -173,34 +172,8 @@ const V2BetaAnnouncementModal = createModal<V2BetaAnnouncementModalProps>(({ inn
       </Accordion>
 
       <Alert variant="light" color="red" icon={<IconHeartHandshake size={22} />} title="Your testing is essential">
-        <Text size="sm">
-          Everyone uses Homarr in a different way. If anything breaks or does not feel right, the easiest way to get it
-          fixed as soon as possible is to{" "}
-          <Anchor
-            href={discordInviteUrl}
-            target="_blank"
-            rel="noopener noreferrer"
-            c="inherit"
-            fz="sm"
-            fw={700}
-            underline="always"
-          >
-            tell us about it on Discord
-          </Anchor>{" "}
-          in our dedicated v2 channel. You can also{" "}
-          <Anchor
-            href={v2BetaFeedbackUrl}
-            target="_blank"
-            rel="noopener noreferrer"
-            c="inherit"
-            fz="sm"
-            fw={700}
-            underline="always"
-          >
-            open a dedicated GitHub issue
-          </Anchor>
-          {"."} Every report matters.
-        </Text>
+        Everyone uses Homarr in a different way. We’re counting on you to tell us anything that breaks or doesn’t feel
+        right with this new version. Every report matters.
       </Alert>
 
       <SimpleGrid cols={{ base: 1, sm: 3 }} spacing="sm">